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September 6, 2009

Welcome to my "Today's Thrifty Treasures". This weekly event is hosted by Rhoda at "Southern Hospitality".__________________________________________

This week, several of my thrifty finds reflect the case of "fall fever" that I have. I really am excited about cooler weather, earlier nightfall, holidays, and football.

Speaking of football...Al and I went to the Auburn/Louisiana Tech game last night and it was quite pleasant outdoors. We arrived at 3:30 p.m. and left around 10:00 p.m. That was a lot of football.I expected to be a mess, but I barely broke a sweat!!! I LOVE IT!

Two wheat stalks, also from TJ Maxx - reduced to $3.00 each I will put these in iron planters on the mantle_______________________________________________

Straw Egg - thrift store find for $1.00 Yeah, I know, it's probably more Easter, but I will make it work in a fall arrangement. _____________________________________________

These little floral plates are faded, but still lovely. They are thrift store purchases, too.Wouldn't a cloche be nice on one of these?_______________________________________________

Center detail...not bad for a quarter!________________________________________________

Lace panel from TJ Maxx $5.99 eachI bought three of these. No idea how I am going to use them yet.I just have a hard time passing up a good deal!!!_____________________________________________

Aren't they pretty?______________________________________________

This is a lot of yummy for $5.99!!!___________________________________________

They really do resemble vintage lace._____________________________________________

Next, join me for "Metamorphosis Monday". Visit Susan at "Between Naps on the Porch" for more inspiration.

Finally, I am linking up with Katie at "Along The Way With K + J". She is having a "Trash to Treasure" party. ________________________________________

If you hear a little thumping sound, it's me patting myself on the back for this one!!! Hey, I am usually pretty modest, BUT this was just about as clever as I have been in a while!!!As soon as I saw this net body scrubber in the store, I knew exactly what I was going to do with it!I wish all of my ideas came this easily!___________________________________________

This is so easy - all you need is a lampshade and a body scrubby thing.____________________________________________

A few little stiches and Voila!!! I imagine you could also use a spot of hot glue also.

I have had this little silver, sugar bowl lamp for a long time. I think this frilly shade dressed this little guy up nicely.__________________________________________

Details...Cute, no???_________________________________________

The powder room lamp gets a turn with the new shade.______________________________________________

More details______________________________________________

This look is sweet too. I wasn't using this vintage blue lamp base. I think, with this sweet shade, it will have a place in the newly updated guest room.

The guest room make-over is coming soon - it's just taking a while._____________________________________________

Rhonda, What a darling idea with the lampshade....it looks great! I have a lamp in a guest bathroom just like yours...have lots of extra shades, so I might try your look. You have a wonderful blog and I really enjoy reading it.

Your wonderful fall items you found are all fabulous, I really like the staw pumpkin, I've never seen anything like it. The lace curtain panels are beautiful, but the bath scrubbie lamp shades are just the cutest ever. Yes, I do think a cloche will look fabulous on one of those beautiful plates. I can't wait to see it. Don't forget, it's this coming Friday. Hugs, Marty

Thanks for the wonderful ideas! Please link up this post to my "TRash TO Treasures" post on my blog! You have some great stuff & redos! Be sure to follow so you know when I post an upcoming Giveaway! If you link to my Trash To treasures you get an extra entry!

Rhonda, you got some nice things! Thanks for coming by & linking up this week. I have a really hard time trying to keep up with all the blogs who visit me, so you'll just have to forgive me for not visiting often. I just can't keep up, that's the honest truth!

Wow Rhonda, who would have thought those little back scrubby thingies could be made into such beautiful lampshades! Gorgeous! I'm with you on the fall thing. I can't wait! Thanks for stopping by to visit. "Patting you on the back"!

Cute - YES! Fantastic buys...I love the lace panels...I've been looking at T.J. Maxx and Home Goods but haven't found any yet...I want to use them to make swags over my curtain rods for a summer touch...maybe next summer! Love what you did with the lamp!

Love all your fall finds. Seems like everybody in blogland is getting ready for fall. I need to get my butt in gear and get me some fall decorating done. Creative idea with the lamp....can't wait to see your guest room re-do.

My blog has just been growing like a crazy weed and I haven't been able to get by for as many visits. I miss all my blog friends.Come for a visit and see both of my new parties for the week. They are up every week and I hope you will participate.